# The Learning Tree Nursery School The Learning Tree Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 2A Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QP, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 118 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 34 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Storal Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-2690852 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 2A Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QP - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Registered places: 118 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Phone: 01708 202300 - Website: https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-school - Run by: [Storal Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/storal-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 2690852 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690852 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2022 (Reference 2690852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690852) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690852) - Registered places: 118 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690852) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1540293) ## Fees - Charge on funded hours: £7.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £7.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £2.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £3.50 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £8 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £2 (full day) - Charge on funded hours: £3.50 (full day) - Registration fee: £50 - Deposit: £200 Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 ## Getting there Address: 2A Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.576279,0.191737 - Station: Romford, 0.3 miles - Station: Gidea Park, 0.8 miles - 4 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.1 miles - Park: Hylands Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Havering there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 34 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery's approach is forest school and Reggio Emilia inspired. Ofsted's 2023 inspection graded overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. Activities named on its website include children's yoga and cooking activities. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) - Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) ### Care and routines - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection judged safeguarding to be effective. - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://info.storal.com/hubfs/Early Years Funding Guide - May 2026.pdf) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-romford) ### Getting a place Its website says families pay a non-refundable £50 registration fee to reserve a place, plus a £200 deposit credited to the first invoice. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) | | 0.5 miles | | Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | | 0.6 miles | | Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | | 0.7 miles | | St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.8 miles | | The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles | | St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-romford-2880196) | | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Tiddlywinks Playgroup Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlywinks-playgroup-ltd-2754295) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870) | Outstanding | | 09:00–12:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Rising Stars Preschool Romford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rising-stars-preschool-romford-ey550887) | Good | £84 | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Learning Tree Nursery School offer 30 funded hours? Yes. The Learning Tree Nursery School offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. It charges £7.50 full day on funded hours for extras such as meals and activities. ### Does The Learning Tree Nursery School offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. The Learning Tree Nursery School offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are The Learning Tree Nursery School's opening hours? The Learning Tree Nursery School opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### What is The Learning Tree Nursery School's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated The Learning Tree Nursery School Good at its inspection on 22 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can The Learning Tree Nursery School take? The Learning Tree Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 118 children at any one time. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at The Learning Tree Nursery School? Yes. The Learning Tree Nursery School lists a registration fee of £50 and a deposit of £200. ### Who runs The Learning Tree Nursery School? The Learning Tree Nursery School is run by Storal Nurseries Limited, which runs 29 nurseries. ### What approach does The Learning Tree Nursery School follow? The Learning Tree Nursery School's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Reggio Emilia inspired. ### Does The Learning Tree Nursery School have outdoor space? The Learning Tree Nursery School lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to The Learning Tree Nursery School? Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact The Learning Tree Nursery School? You can call 01708 202300 and visit www.storal.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2690852) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.storal.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.storal.com/nursery-school/the-learning-tree-nursery-school) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Learning+Tree+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ2fTlce-72EcRr0UWl0ToL1Y) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.